Dollywood Cinnamon Bread Delight Recipe
This delightful cinnamon bread is a sweet treat perfect for breakfast or dessert, featuring a marbled cinnamon filling and a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup chopped pecans optional
- ½ cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons milk for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; whisk until uniform.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans for the filling.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, sprinkle half the cinnamon filling, then layer the remaining batter and filling.
- Swirl the batter and filling together with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Cool the bread for 10 minutes, then drizzle with glaze before serving.
Notes
Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.